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Final Piece of Collegelands Regeneration Gets the Go-Ahead in Glasgow

Final Piece of Collegelands Regeneration Gets the Go-Ahead in Glasgow

Glasgow City Council has approved plans for the final stage of the long-running Collegelands redevelopment, giving the green light to a £95 million mixed-use scheme in the city’s Calton district. The new project, known as Collegelands Park, will feature two purpose-built student accommodation blocks providing 591 beds, alongside 147 build-to-rent

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Salboy celebrates topping out milestone at Waterhouse Gardens - central Manchester’s last major regeneration site

Salboy celebrates topping out milestone at Waterhouse Gardens – central Manchester’s last major regeneration site

At 14-stories, Waterhouse Garden’s final and fifth residential building, reaches highest point Salboy Group, the nationwide property development and funding company, has ‘topped out’ on the last of the five buildings under construction at Waterhouse Gardens, the central Manchester scheme comprising 556 apartments and 30,000 sq ft of commercial space.

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Barratt Backs Passivhaus: A Greener Future for London Homes

Barratt Backs Passivhaus: A Greener Future for London Homes

Barratt, the UK’s largest volume housebuilder, has announced a landmark move to futureproof its developments in the capital. Going forward, all of its new residential schemes in London will be built to meet or exceed the Passivhaus standard—setting a new benchmark in sustainable urban housing. The developer’s new ‘Lo-E’ (low

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Keepmoat invests £80m into regeneration of forgotten Leicester waterways

Keepmoat invests £80m into regeneration of forgotten Leicester waterways

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, is investing more than £80m into a regeneration scheme that will help transform disused and neglected industrial buildings near Leicester’s waterways.  Now named Waterside, in honour of its picturesque proximity to the Grand Union Canal and River Soar, the scheme is being delivered in partnership with Leicester

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Landsec Shifts Gears: Major Push Into Residential as Office Focus Eases

Landsec Shifts Gears: Major Push Into Residential as Office Focus Eases

Property giant Landsec has confirmed a strategic pivot from office-led developments to a more residential-focused future, signalling a new direction for one of the UK’s largest real estate players. The company, which is currently delivering two London office schemes in Victoria and Southwark, announced that no new speculative office projects

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The Hill Group and Town launch strategic joint venture to deliver community-focused development at scale

The Hill Group and Town launch strategic joint venture to deliver community-focused development at scale

Award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group has joined forces with TOWN, the UK’s leading cohousing developer, in a strategic joint venture to scale up the delivery of community-focused residential development and cohousing. This ambitious partnership signals a major step towards integrating innovative cohousing models into the mainstream housing sector, combining Hill’s

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City & Country purchases legal & general's former Kingswood HQ

City & Country purchases legal & general’s former Kingswood HQ

Leading heritage housebuilder City & Country has announced today (Friday 9th May) it has exchanged contracts to purchase the former Legal & General HQ in Kingswood, spanning 47.5 acres, further adding to the business’ recent acquisitions in pursuit of expanding the delivery of quality homes. City & Country will re-submit

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Midgard Set to Shape Birmingham Skyline with £145m Edition Scheme

Midgard Set to Shape Birmingham Skyline with £145m Edition Scheme

Midgard has been appointed as the main contractor for a striking new residential development in the heart of Birmingham, as the city continues to attract major investment and architectural ambition. Developers Court Collaboration and Select Property have awarded Midgard a £145 million contract to deliver the much-anticipated Edition Birmingham scheme.

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Final Piece of Collegelands Regeneration Gets the Go-Ahead in Glasgow

Final Piece of Collegelands Regeneration Gets the Go-Ahead in Glasgow

Glasgow City Council has approved plans for the final stage of the long-running Collegelands redevelopment, giving the green light to a £95 million mixed-use scheme in the city’s Calton district. The new project, known as Collegelands Park, will feature two purpose-built student accommodation blocks providing 591 beds, alongside 147 build-to-rent apartments and a new arts centre. A 2.5-acre public park is also included in the plans, offering meadows, orchards, exercise spaces and seating areas designed to enhance the local environment. The development is expected to generate around 250 construction jobs and marks the final phase of a regeneration programme that began over two decades ago. The broader Collegelands project has already delivered offices, homes, retail units and a hotel to the area. Paul O’Donnell, a representative of Glasgow Enlightenment, the development group behind the scheme, said: “It’s fantastic that we are now able to start work on delivering the final piece of the Collegelands jigsaw, creating a completely new neighbourhood that will help enrich the Calton area and address Glasgow’s urgent need for purpose-built student accommodation. “The Collegelands regeneration project began over 20 years ago, so it’s great news for the city that it’s now moving towards completion, bringing new residents and much-needed amenities to the area. We’re grateful for the support of Glasgow City Council and pleased that they share our vision for the future of this community.” The final phase is being seen as a major step forward for the east end of Glasgow, breathing new life into a site that has long been earmarked for transformation. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Salboy celebrates topping out milestone at Waterhouse Gardens - central Manchester’s last major regeneration site

Salboy celebrates topping out milestone at Waterhouse Gardens – central Manchester’s last major regeneration site

At 14-stories, Waterhouse Garden’s final and fifth residential building, reaches highest point Salboy Group, the nationwide property development and funding company, has ‘topped out’ on the last of the five buildings under construction at Waterhouse Gardens, the central Manchester scheme comprising 556 apartments and 30,000 sq ft of commercial space. Together with its dedicated construction partner, DOMIS, Salboy is preparing for the completion and handover of apartments in Phase 1 to residents by this summer, with the whole site on track to complete in Q1 2026. Waterhouse Gardens is a mixed-use development, specifically designed to create a dynamic and energetic new neighbourhood for Manchester’s students and young professionals, a few minutes’ walk away from the city’s main retail, business and nightlife districts.  With a maximum height of 25-storeys, the scheme will comprise 556 apartments, duplexes and penthouses, each catering to diverse needs but all offering stylish, contemporary living. Residents will have access to a private clubhouse offering high-end amenities including swimming pools, a squash/basketball court, lounges and a private cinema. Commercial space around the scheme will be home to boutique traders, independent restaurants and bars, and modern office and co-working spaces with their own private landscaped gardens. Running through the scheme will be a new public avenue, designed to foster a vibrant sense of community. Simon Ismail, Managing Director of Salboy, comments: “We are delighted to reach this important milestone at Waterhouse Gardens, a prestigious scheme that’s breathing life into a part of Manchester that was neglected and underinvested for almost twenty years. We’re committed to delivering an exceptional standard of living throughout the city and we’re excited to now bring that commitment to the students, graduates and young professionals who want to make Waterhouse Gardens their home as together they shape the future of Manchester. We are looking forward to the full completion later this year.” The scheme, designed by local architects Studio Power, celebrates the best that city centre living has to offer to Manchester’s increasingly young, professional and international population.  Sales for both phases of the Waterhouse Gardens scheme are ahead of targets. By early May 2025, 85% of Phase 1 apartments were sold, as were almost half of those in Phase 2. This comes as new Hamptons data shows that the North West is outperforming all other regions in England and Wales for off-plan apartment sales, including London.* Show homes are available on site, allowing prospective local owner occupiers to walk around and sample life on location. A number of discussions with prospective commercial tenants have also reached legal terms.  Kingsley Thornton, Managing Director at Domis, adds: “A project as ambitious and transformative as Waterhouse Gardens comes with its own complex challenges. Domis was faced with a significant shift in levels across the site requiring a very detailed and methodical approach to planning and coordination. Using this strategy, we were able to progress and work on multiple fronts simultaneously to maintain momentum across the scheme. We are very proud to be restoring a sense of community and prosperity to an area that was disused and unloved for far too long.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Barratt Backs Passivhaus: A Greener Future for London Homes

Barratt Backs Passivhaus: A Greener Future for London Homes

Barratt, the UK’s largest volume housebuilder, has announced a landmark move to futureproof its developments in the capital. Going forward, all of its new residential schemes in London will be built to meet or exceed the Passivhaus standard—setting a new benchmark in sustainable urban housing. The developer’s new ‘Lo-E’ (low energy) design approach promises to deliver homes that are not only environmentally responsible but also significantly more affordable to run. Residents can expect up to 80% savings on heating and hot water bills compared to conventional district heating systems, alongside up to 90% reductions in carbon emissions. Passivhaus is an internationally recognised standard for ultra-efficient buildings, requiring minimal energy for heating or cooling. In response to London’s growing need for sustainable and resilient housing, Barratt is committing to this standard across all future developments in the city. The first Lo-E homes will be delivered at High Barnet, in partnership with Places for London. This scheme will deliver approximately 300 homes—40% of which will be classed as affordable. Every affordable home on the site will be built to Lo-E specifications, a commitment that will extend to all future London developments. Together with a parallel scheme at Bollo Lane, Acton, Barratt is aiming to develop 728 Lo-E homes across the capital in its initial phase—one of the largest Passivhaus rollouts in the UK to date. Craig Carson, Managing Director at Barratt West London, said: “Our Lo-E concept rethinks the traditional approach to high-density housing. It’s a response to the unique climate and affordability challenges we face in London. We’re proud to lead the way in delivering low-carbon, future-ready homes at scale.” Lo-E homes will incorporate key features such as advanced façade engineering to minimise solar gain, triple-glazed Passivhaus windows for superior thermal insulation, and climate-resilient air tempering systems to filter and improve indoor air quality. For residents, the benefits go well beyond environmental impact. In addition to lower running costs, the homes promise improved indoor comfort and health—particularly during the colder months—while reducing reliance on energy sources susceptible to price volatility. Barratt’s shift to Passivhaus is backed by positive feedback from local authorities and the Greater London Authority. Pending planning approvals, the company aims to roll out its new model across all its future developments in the capital. This bold step positions Barratt at the forefront of sustainable housebuilding in the UK, signalling a clear intent to lead the capital’s transition to greener, more energy-efficient living. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Keepmoat invests £80m into regeneration of forgotten Leicester waterways

Keepmoat invests £80m into regeneration of forgotten Leicester waterways

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, is investing more than £80m into a regeneration scheme that will help transform disused and neglected industrial buildings near Leicester’s waterways.  Now named Waterside, in honour of its picturesque proximity to the Grand Union Canal and River Soar, the scheme is being delivered in partnership with Leicester City Council to create new, energy-efficient homes that will replace 17 acres of brownfield land. Previously home to abandoned textile factories, the housebuilder’s investment has transformed the waterways from Wolsey Island to the city centre. The wider regeneration project has also delivered flood protection measures, enhancements to biodiversity and improved access to the canal and river for local people. The transformation is set to be complete by the end of 2026, when Waterside will offer a thriving community of 350 homes nestled on the banks of the canal. Keepmoat has also worked with the local authority to improve the walking and cycling routes to Leicester city centre. As the development approaches the final phases of the regeneration, Keepmoat has shifted its focus to deliver a well-designed neighbourhood in Frog Island to meet the needs of the local community. Adam Sharpe, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat, East Midlands, said: “We’re thrilled to be continuing delivery under our strategic partnership model to unlock this vibrant brownfield site.  “At Keepmoat we’re proud to transform and breathe new life into areas in need of regeneration. By delivering quality, sustainable homes in Leicester, we’re able to support a vibrant new community in an area people want to live – close to employment hubs and amenities.” City Mayor Peter Soulsby added: “Leicester’s Waterside has for a long time had immense potential for regeneration. Bringing that redevelopment forward for the benefit of the city has been a long-held ambition of mine. “These new homes are a key part of that and have been a vital catalyst for the surrounding Waterside developments. We’ve worked closely with Keepmoat as our development partners to help transform Waterside into a vibrant, attractive neighbourhood in which to live and work.” Keepmoat is a top 10 UK partnership homebuilder with a track-record of delivering quality new homes across the UK at prices people can afford. To date, almost 70 percent of its current developments are on brownfield sites. To find out more, please visit: www.keepmoat.com/waterside-leicester Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Lendlease and The Crown Estate Set to Reshape UK Urban Development with £20bn Joint Venture

Lendlease and The Crown Estate Set to Reshape UK Urban Development with £20bn Joint Venture

Australian property giant Lendlease is on the brink of sealing a landmark joint venture with The Crown Estate to deliver six transformative UK developments, with an end value exceeding £20 billion. The proposed 50:50 partnership signals a bold new chapter in UK urban regeneration, with wide-ranging implications for housing, commercial real estate, and sustainable city planning. The collaboration will target major regeneration sites across London and Birmingham, including the £4.9 billion Silvertown Quays scheme in the Royal Docks, the extensive Thamesmead and High Road West housing projects, and the ambitious £5.5 billion over-station development at Euston. Also included are Stratford Cross at the Olympic Park and Birmingham’s 42-acre Smithfield Market site. Together, the developments promise to deliver over 25,000 homes and more than nine million square feet of commercial, life sciences, and office space. A strong focus on sustainability and future-ready infrastructure underpins the vision, aligning with both partners’ long-term strategic priorities. This potential deal comes as Lendlease shifts its global strategy, concentrating on capital recycling and scaling back its international exposure in favour of a renewed focus on its Australian operations. The UK partnership, however, represents a continued commitment to key global projects through capital-light models such as joint ventures, land sales, and development management agreements. Lendlease is expected to limit its future investment to around AU$125 million, primarily focused on early-stage site development and planning. The company will act as master developer, earning cost-plus and performance-based fees, with the right to invest in vertical build-outs if public approvals are secured. Development costs are anticipated to be largely offset through land sales within the portfolio, allowing projects to progress without additional capital strain. For The Crown Estate, the deal marks a significant expansion of its development activity. Known for its high-profile holdings on Regent Street and St James’s, the Estate is positioning itself as a central player in long-term, high-impact urban transformation. The move is also noteworthy given that its current CEO, Dan Labbad, previously led Lendlease’s European operations before joining The Crown Estate in 2019. As negotiations approach their final stages, this partnership stands to become a defining force in shaping the future of several of the UK’s most high-profile urban sites. If finalised, the agreement could serve as a model for how public and private sector collaboration can unlock long-term economic value while tackling housing shortages, supporting green growth, and reimagining the fabric of Britain’s cities. An official announcement is expected once a binding agreement is concluded. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Bellway’s Future Hub launches to give practical insight on how to build all-electric low-carbon homes

Bellway’s Future Hub launches to give practical insight on how to build all-electric low-carbon homes

Bellway has launched a new learning hub to give a behind-the-scenes insight into how our homes will work in the future. The Future Hub at Barton Quarter in Horwich, near Bolton, is a collection of four houses, each showcasing different low-carbon technologies. The all-electric homes demonstrate how heating, power, energy conservation, ventilation and the building materials themselves are expected to perform when the Government’s Future Homes Standard is introduced. They are built in the style of Bellway’s House to Home plots, with elements left uncovered to show the workings of the different systems. The Future Hub will serve as a training centre for teams from Bellway, its subcontractors and the wider industry. The innovations on show include air source heat pumps, solar PV panels, enhanced insulation and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, in addition to wider doorways and lower windows which are required to meet accessibility standards. The project is part of the Better with Bellway strategy, which was created by the housebuilder to put people and the planet at the centre of all its operations. Reductions in carbon emissions and employee diversity schemes are among the initiatives that have been driven forward since the strategy was launched two years ago. Bellway will host an open day for small to medium housebuilders and subcontractors in June to showcase The Future Hub and share knowledge gained during the project. Mathew McAdam, Managing Director for Bellway’s Manchester division, said: “The Future Hub is an industry-leading training tool, which has already been recognised with a national award. “These four homes not only show the different technologies at work, but also provide an insight into how they can be installed and maintained – and how each of the systems interacts with the rest of the home. “From first-fix through to a finished showhome, The Future Hub gives a practical introduction to how we will build all-electric accessible homes that will meet the needs of our customers and their families.” The Future Hub was named as winner of the NextGeneration Initiative’s 2024 Innovation Award in September and since then it has opened to Bellway employees. Industry contacts will now be invited to make use of the facility. Another key Better with Bellway project is The Future Home @ Energy House 2.0. Bellway has partnered with The University of Salford to build a home to future standards within a climate-controlled chamber at the university’s Frederick Road campus. Early test results have indicated that air source heat pumps can be used to heat a home for less than £2 per day. Jamie Bursnell, Head of Technical and Innovation for Bellway, said: “Through projects like The Future Hub and Energy House 2.0, Bellway has made huge leaps forward in understanding the requirements of homes for the future. Comparing the theory with the practical application of each of the new technologies has been an invaluable learning curve. “As we scale up our delivery of Future Homes through pilot projects across the UK, we are committed to sharing our knowledge more widely. The industry and its supply chain will need to work together to be able to deliver the required volume of low-carbon, energy-efficient homes.” For more information about Bellway’s pilot projects and commitment to sustainability, visit  https://sustainability.bellwayplc.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Landsec Shifts Gears: Major Push Into Residential as Office Focus Eases

Landsec Shifts Gears: Major Push Into Residential as Office Focus Eases

Property giant Landsec has confirmed a strategic pivot from office-led developments to a more residential-focused future, signalling a new direction for one of the UK’s largest real estate players. The company, which is currently delivering two London office schemes in Victoria and Southwark, announced that no new speculative office projects will begin until a substantial portion of expected rental income—estimated at £61 million—has been secured. “We are seeing encouraging customer interest in this space emerge and although it will take time to lease-up as these are multi-let buildings, they should add £7m to earnings once fully let,” the company stated. “We will not start any new speculative office-led projects until the expected income on these projects is substantially de-risked.” Landsec cited inflation in construction costs, continued supply chain disruptions, and increased exit yields as key reasons for tightening margins in office development. While demand remains steady, the financial environment has made office projects less attractive compared to residential ventures. “This impacts office development more than residential,” the company said. “We continue to carefully weigh risks and returns on any new schemes, but in any case, we do not plan to commit to any new speculative London office projects until we have secured the majority of the £61m ERV on our existing projects.” Instead, Landsec is turning its attention to building a major residential platform and scaling up its retail investment. Chief executive Mark Allan said: “We have set out a clear plan to increase investment in major retail by a further £1bn and establish a £2bn+ residential platform by 2030, to be funded by rotating £3bn of capital out of offices, non-core investments and low or non-yielding pre-development assets. Delivering on this strategy, whilst continuing to drive sustainable income and EPS growth, is our priority and we are firmly under way.” The strategy update comes as Landsec reported a pre-tax profit of £393 million for the year ending 31st March 2025—a sharp rebound from last year’s £341 million loss. Landsec has already made significant progress on its residential ambitions. Infrastructure works have begun on its Finchley Road site in London, where phase one of a 1,800-home scheme is taking shape. In Manchester, the renegotiation of a development agreement at Mayfield has unlocked potential for 1,700 homes, while a planning application has been submitted for a 2,800-home masterplan in Lewisham. With solid groundwork in place and capital reallocations in motion, Landsec appears poised to reshape its portfolio around the evolving demands of the UK’s property market. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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The Hill Group and Town launch strategic joint venture to deliver community-focused development at scale

The Hill Group and Town launch strategic joint venture to deliver community-focused development at scale

Award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group has joined forces with TOWN, the UK’s leading cohousing developer, in a strategic joint venture to scale up the delivery of community-focused residential development and cohousing. This ambitious partnership signals a major step towards integrating innovative cohousing models into the mainstream housing sector, combining Hill’s industry-leading delivery expertise with TOWN’s pioneering approach to community-oriented development. Together, Hill and TOWN are committed to redefining how new neighbourhoods are conceived and built, with a particular focus on resident engagement, custom build and stewardship. Over the next five years, the joint venture will focus on delivering mixed-use, community-focused developments that reflect the evolving needs of residents while championing sustainability and innovation in the built environment. The partnership will help scale TOWN’s successful approach to delivering cohousing, a housing model that actively cultivates community through the provision of shared spaces and spaces and amenities that are jointly owned and managed by residents. Future residents will play a significant role in the design process, working with TOWN to help shape their homes and neighbourhoods. The joint venture launches with a £50m project at Northstowe, a pioneering new town in South Cambridgeshire. Landowner Homes England has selected the partnership to bring forward approximately 150 homes, including two cohousing communities, alongside a mix of private and affordable housing. The joint venture draws from TOWN’s track record of successful collaboration with public and institutional partners. These include Cambridge City Council, Landsec and The Crown Estate – relationships that have shaped projects such as the regeneration of Wolverton town centre with Milton Keynes City Council, the strategic masterplan for Hartree in Cambridge, and a resident-led neighbourhood at Westwick Row in Hemel Hempstead. TOWN is already inviting future residents interested in cohousing at Northstowe to help design the community’s homes and shared spaces – including gardens, play areas and a common house for shared meals and community activities – with a planning application expected to be submitted this summer. The partnership builds on the success of TOWN’s groundbreaking Marmalade Lane cohousing community in Cambridge, which has become a national exemplar of best practices in community-oriented development. Completed in 2019, Marmalade Lane is home to 100 adults and children and maintains a waiting list of over 500 households. It has received more than ten national awards for architecture, planning, placemaking and social value and is widely featured in national policy and best practice guidance. Nearby, The Hill Group has delivered a 100% affordable housing development at Orchard Park in partnership with Cambridge City Council, further demonstrating both organisations’ commitment to inclusive and sustainable living. The new joint venture aims to deliver new homes across London, East of England, South East and South Midlands, regions where both companies already maintain a strong presence. It will work closely with public sector bodies, legacy landowners and forward-thinking partners to deliver places that generate long-term social, environmental and financial value,  through a mix of shorter and longer-term projects at different scales The joint venture is structured to allow close coordination of planning, design and delivery from the outset, making sure quality is embedded and maintained through every stage to create better places, faster and with greater long-term value. Andy Hill OBE, Founder and Group Chief Executive of The Hill Group, said: “This is an exciting move for Hill as we step into the cohousing sector for the first time. TOWN’s community-first perspective to development presents a fresh and innovative approach that aligns with our commitment to creating sustainable, socially valuable communities. This venture not only expands and diversifies our development pipeline but also reflects our ambition to support the growth of smaller, values-driven developers who are making a real impact in the sector.” Jonny Anstead, Director of TOWN, added “This partnership enables us to take our proven model of resident-led development to new places and bigger projects, while keeping our commitment to quality and community at the heart of what we do. With Hill, we have a partner who shares our ambition to change how housing gets made in the UK – and the capacity to help us do it.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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City & Country purchases legal & general's former Kingswood HQ

City & Country purchases legal & general’s former Kingswood HQ

Leading heritage housebuilder City & Country has announced today (Friday 9th May) it has exchanged contracts to purchase the former Legal & General HQ in Kingswood, spanning 47.5 acres, further adding to the business’ recent acquisitions in pursuit of expanding the delivery of quality homes. City & Country will re-submit plans for the site, which has existing planning permission for 280 care dwellings and associated amenity areas including a wellness centre, swimming pool, restaurant, and on-site stop and store units. The former L&Q building comprises several existing buildings including Grade II* offices and the locally listed former St Monica’s School. The S106 agreement was formalised in September 2020, including improvements to local footpaths and level crossings. Knight Frank acted on the disposal of the site. The site became vacant in 2018, and in 2020 full planning and listed building consent was granted for an Integrated Retirement Community comprising 270 units and 10 respite care units across four phases, with associated amenity areas and landscaped gardens. Wayne Douglas, MD at City & Country, comments: “At City & Country, we have a strong track record in preserving our nation’s important listed buildings by delivering new high-quality developments, so this site is a perfect fit for us. The former L&G House represents another exciting, high-profile development opportunity for the business which we are confident will further enhance our reputation in the industry as well as contribute to the new housing that the country needs. We are looking forward to sharing more plans in the near future to meet the evolving needs of the community and bringing new life to this site which has been vacant for too long.” City & Country’s Land and Property Director, Simon Marner, adds: “The team at City & Country have a passion for breathing new life into existing heritage buildings and historic sites to secure their long-term future so that they can be enjoyed both in the short term and by future generations. Our philosophy as a developer is to create places where owners, tenants, and residents aspire to want to live and work.” The development is well situated in Kingswood, within the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey. Kingswood is well known for its golf courses and proximity to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is located with local amenities nearby including a village store, pub, cafes and restaurants. Kingswood Station is located just south of the site, which provides direct connections towards London Bridge. City & Country has recently started work on the former Bath Press Site, purchased in March 2024,and has current developments including The 1840 St George’s Gardens in Wandsworth, a Grade II listed building and former hospital carefully redesigned into 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, Factory No 1, a mixed listed conversion and new build scheme, in Bristol and the West Apartments at the King Edward VII Estate development in the South Downs National Park; and various other schemes across Essex. For further information about City & Country, please visit https://www.cityandcountry.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Midgard Set to Shape Birmingham Skyline with £145m Edition Scheme

Midgard Set to Shape Birmingham Skyline with £145m Edition Scheme

Midgard has been appointed as the main contractor for a striking new residential development in the heart of Birmingham, as the city continues to attract major investment and architectural ambition. Developers Court Collaboration and Select Property have awarded Midgard a £145 million contract to deliver the much-anticipated Edition Birmingham scheme. The project will bring 581 new homes to the city centre, with construction expected to break ground in the coming months. Phase one is scheduled for completion in 2027. Located adjacent to Centenary Square and near the landmark £1.2 billion Paradise development, Edition Birmingham will feature one- and two-bedroom apartments split across two distinctive towers: the 46-storey Centenary Tower and the 15-storey Park Residence. The development is already seeing strong demand, having secured £85 million in off-plan sales. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is acting as engineering consultant, while Weedon Architects is leading the interior design. Midgard, a subsidiary of JRL Group, brings proven high-rise expertise to the table, currently completing the 65-storey Consort Place in London’s Canary Wharf and Court Collaboration’s One Eastside in Birmingham. The contractor plans to use modular construction methods to accelerate the delivery of the Edition project, incorporating modern features such as floor-to-ceiling vent screens, mechanical ventilation systems, triple glazing, and air-source heat pumps. “Edition will be a major milestone in the redevelopment of the Birmingham skyline and we are excited to be involved in such a high-quality development,” said Kevin Keegan, Director at Midgard. Alex Neale, Chief Executive at Court Collaboration, added: “Edition Birmingham is visually stunning and will be built to the very highest standards of safety and quality. We’re very pleased to have Midgard on board and look forward to breaking ground and bringing this world-class development to Birmingham.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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